Head of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (x|f|m)
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Before you apply
LocationGoettingen
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentManufacturing Technology
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live5d ago
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Lead a global team of around 30 automation and control systems experts and develop the team’s capabilities
Define and implement global automation strategies, control system architectures (PLC, SCADA, etc.) and standards for automation and control systems
Coordinate global automation projects, develop planning processes and set priorities to ensure delivery in terms of quality, budget, schedule and performance
Ensure reliable, safe and state-of-the-art automation solutions and foster collaboration across Engineering, Production, IT and other functions
Take responsibility for AMR technology, including end-to-end logistics, connectivity, VDA standards and global rollout
Drive innovative automation technologies and Industry 4.0 initiatives, continuously improve existing platforms and develop digital use cases for production to further increase efficiency and operational excellence
Skills
PLC
SCADA
AMR
Benefits
Remote work
About the role
Join our Manufacturing Technology team as Head of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (x|f|m) and shape the global automation strategy and its implementation. Improve the performance of our production lines and drive end-to-end automation excellence, with a focus on quality, cost and delivery reliability. This is how you help our teams focus on what matters: better health for more people.
The position is based in Goettingen with the possibility to work some days in a week remotely.
Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities
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Lead a global team of around 30 automation and control systems experts and develop the team’s capabilities
•
Define and implement global automation strategies, control system architectures (PLC, SCADA, etc.) and standards for automation and control systems
•
Coordinate global automation projects, develop planning processes and set priorities to ensure delivery in terms of quality, budget, schedule and performance
•
Ensure reliable, safe and state-of-the-art automation solutions and foster collaboration across Engineering, Production, IT and other functions
•
Take responsibility for AMR technology, including end-to-end logistics, connectivity, VDA standards and global rollout
•
Drive innovative automation technologies and Industry 4.0 initiatives, continuously improve existing platforms and develop digital use cases for production to further increase efficiency and operational excellence